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Cowrie

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The cowrie is a sea snail.

Cowrie shells.jpg
Cowrie shells.jpg
It has a shiny shell. The shell looks like an egg. People used them as money long ago. Some people wear them as jewelry.
Different cowries.jpg
Different cowries.jpg
Do you like shiny shells?

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Cypraea chinensis with fully extended mantle.jpg
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Different cowries.jpg
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Cypraea-moneta-001.jpg
File:Cowrie shells.jpg
Cowrie shells.jpg
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